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According to the National Park Service, the Cape Cod National
Seashore has over 43,000 acres of shoreline that include
habitats such as salt marshes, uplands, and freshwater kettle
ponds. With everything from cranberry bogs to public beaches and
nature trails - not to mention 15 towns and dozens of historical
sites and landmarks - it's no wonder that Cape Cod attracts tens
of thousands of visitors each year.
Cape Cod is well known for its distinctive lighthouses, such as
Race Point, Three Sisters, West Dennis, Hyannis Harbor, and
Sandy Neck. Some are official coast guard lighthouses that
continue to provide guidance to those navigating the seas, while
others are privately owned.
Over 60 species of butterfly visit Cape Cod each year, despite
its windy seashore, off of which fishing boats and sailboats are
frequently seen. Perhaps they're attracted by the variety of
wild flowers that are native to Cape Cod, including the lady
slipper, mayflower, cardinal flower, jack-in-the-pulpit, water
willow, and wild iris. The gorgeous changing colors of the fall
foliage attract many visitors, as does the annual cranberry
harvest celebration, held in early October and sponsored by the
Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association. During the celebration,
festival goers can tour cranberry bogs and enjoy live music and
cranberry-related cooking demonstrations.
With all that Cape Cod has to offer, it's understandable that
visitors want to bring home memories of their trip. And, it's
not surprising that many people across the U.S. choose Cape
Cod-themed décor for their homes or one of the rooms in their
home. Feelings of peacefulness and serenity seem to accompany
the cool colors and seashore ambiance of Cape Cod decor.
Fortunately, online shopping allows you to bring the feeling of
Cape Cod to your home even when you're nowhere near
Massachusetts. Photography of butterflies, lady slippers,
fishing boats, coast guard lighthouses, and beaches can add a
flavor of Cape Cod to your decor. Likewise, Cape Cod chocolate
cranberry candy gifts and photo gifts are a perfect choice to
bring to a hostess who holds a special place in her heart for
Cape Cod.
Whether you are a regular visitor to Cape Cod or simply hope to
visit someday, the Cape's wonders of nature and historical
significance resonate with virtually all Americans.
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